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Families of two Kerala officials on missing AN-32 pray for good news

Updated: Saturday, July 23, 2016, 14:41 [IST]

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Kozhikode (Kerala), July 23: As search for the missing AN-32 IAF aircraft with 29 people on board is on, the family and friends of two Kerala defence officials who were on the plane are praying fervently and hoping to hear some good news.

"We are all waiting to hear some good news. We had spend some time together when he was here last," a friend of Kumar told the media. He added that Kumar's wife had called up from Port Blair to inform them soon after the flight went missing.

Vimal, according to relatives, was posted at Port Blair very recently. He was here last week.

Speaking to IANS, Saseendran said the Chief Minister has asked Chief Secretary S.M. Vijayanand to keep track of the developments and to coordinate with defence officials and keep the two families informed.

"I met the parents of Kumar and also the wife of Vimal this morning," said the Minister.